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Conditional Use Permit for Fatou African Hair Braiding
Two new small businesses got the green light: a barber shop at 230 Goodman Road (Suite 101 only) and a hair braiding shop on Highway 51 North. Both met all distance rules for personal care establishments.
2 mentionsLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
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Digital Billboard Variance on I-55
As I-55 widens between Goodman Road and Church Road, demand for billboards will grow. The mayor wants the city to update its older sign ordinance first, with a proposal (I-55 only) expected at the February 17 meeting.
2 mentionsLast discussed Jun 2, 2026
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Planning commission appointment rules
The board is changing its ordinance so aldermen can replace their planning commissioners at any time, not just when a term ends — a shift in local control over who reviews development in each ward.
1 mentionLast discussed May 19, 2026